Рамаяна: Том 1: Балаканда и Айодхьяканда · Часть 80
Полный четырёхтомник Манматхи Натха Датта, английский, Калькутта, 1891–1894. Все четыре тома конкретного перевода М. Н. Датта: Балаканда, Айодхьяканда, Араньяканда, Кишкиндхаканда, Сундараканда, Юддхаканда и Уттараканда. Полный текст выбранного четырёхтомного издания; это не собрание всех версий Рамаяны.
Все четыре тома конкретного перевода М. Н. Датта: Балаканда, Айодхьяканда, Араньяканда, Кишкиндхаканда, Сундараканда, Юддхаканда и Уттараканда. Полный текст выбранного четырёхтомного издания; это не собрание всех версий Рамаяны.
Project Gutenberg identifies each of the four ebooks as public domain in the USA. Translator Manmatha Nath Dutt lived 1855–1912; historical editions 1891, 1891, 1893, 1894. CRLF normalized to LF, outside whitespace trimmed, complete body split at paragraph boundaries for the reader. No text within the selected body dropped. Полные сведения об издании и лицензия
And then the intelligent Bharata surveyed that assembly filled with
noble, and worthy personages, resembling the night of the full moon. And
that august assembly was ablaze with the brilliant hues proceeding from
the attires of the honorable persons seated according to rank. And that
splendid assembly filled with learned people looked like the night of
the full moon after the clouds have dispersed. And seeing all the
subjects of the sovereign gathered together the priest cognizant of
virtue soflty spoke unto Bharata, "My child, leaving unto thee this
prosperous earth abounding in corn and wealth, king Dacaratha having
performed his duties, hath gone to heaven. And Rama of truthful
character observing the virtue of the righteous hath not set aside his
father's commands, even as the risen moon doth not renounce the
moonlight. Loved by the courtiers, do thou, having been installed, enjoy
this kingdom conferred on thee by thy father and mother, rid of its
thorn. Let princes throned as well as those without thrones, from east,
and west, north and south, and also persons ranging the sea, procure
countless gems for presenting them unto thee." Hearing this speech,
Bharata cognizant of virtue, filled with sorrow, mentally repaired to
Rama desirous of reaping merit. Then in words choked with the melodious
voice of a swan, lamented and taxed the priest, in the midst of the
assembly, "Who like myself ever deprives one that hath led a
Brahmacharyya mode of life, that is endowed with understanding and
performed his bath after having acquired learning, and that is always
intent on righteousness, of one's kingdom? How begot of Dacaratha, shall
I deprive Rama of his kingdom. It behoveth thee to speak righteousness
before this assembly. First-born, and foremost in merit,
righteous-souled, and comparable unto Dilipa and Nahusha, Kakutstha
deserves the kingdom, just as Dacaratha did. If I commit myself to this
sin dishonorable and calculated to bring me to perdition, I shall in
this world bring disgrace on the race of the Ikshwakus. I do not at all
relish the sin that has been committed by my mother. Remaining here with
joined hands I bow down unto Rama gone to the forest fastness. I will
follow Rama. That best of men is the king. Raghava deserves the dominion
of the three worlds themselves." Hearing those words informed with
righteousness, the entire assembly with their minds intent upon Rama,
from joy shed tears. "If I fail to bring back the noble one from the
forest, I will like the exalted Lakshmana remain even in that forest, I
will in presence of this mixed assembly of pious and honorable persons
following every perfection, adopt every expedient to bring back Rama. I
have already despatched beforehand persons serving for love as well as
those for money, and layers of roads and their keepers; and I intend
setting out now." Having said this, the virtuous Bharata attached unto
his brother spoke to Sumantra skilled in counsel, who was by, saying,
"Up, and go, O Sumantra, at my command. Do thou make known this journey
and bring the forces." Thus accosted by the magnanimous Bharata,
Sumantra with a cheerful heart issued orders concerning everything
desirable as he was ordered. Hearing that the army had been ordered to
march forth for bringing back Rama, the subjects as well as the generals
of the forces became exceedingly delighted. Hearing of the journey to
Rama, for bringing him back the wives of the soldiers apprised of the
order that had been issued to the latter, being exceedingly delighted,
hurried on. And the generals expeditiously despatched their forces with
warriors by means of horses and carts and cars fleet as the mind. Seeing
those forces marshalled, Bharata staying near his preceptor, said unto
Sumantra who was at his side, "Do thou speedily bring my car." In
obedience to the mandate of Bharata, Sumantra exceedingly rejoiced,
appeared with the car yoked with superb steeds. Then that powerful
descendant of Raghu of truthful character, and having unswerving truth
for his prowess, Bharata, having said what was fit, spoke words
calculated to gladden his illustrious superior gone to the mighty
forest, "0 Sumantra, arise thou speedily and, thy desire fully attained,
go by my command, and tell the chiefs of the army, and our principal
adherents to array the forces." Thereat rising, Rayanyas and Vaicyas,
and Vrishalas; and Vipras in every house began to yoke camels and cars
and mules and elephants and excellent steeds.
SECTION LXXXIII.
Rising with the morrow, Bharata anxious to behold Rama, speedily set out
ascending an excellent car. Before him went the councellors and priests,
ascending cars resembling that of the Sun yoked with steeds. And a
thousand elephants duly consecrated went in the wake of that son of the
Ikshwaku line as he was proceeding. And six thousand cars with bow-men
furnished with various weapons followed the illustrious prince Bharata
as he was proceeding. And a hundred thousand horses mounted (by riders)
went in the wake of that descendant of Raghu intent upon truth and
having his senses under control. And Kaikeyi and Sumitra and the highly
famous Kaucalya rejoicing at the prospect of the bringing of Rama, went
in an effulgent car. And the honorable persons (belonging to all the
three orders) went with the object of beholding Rama in company with
Lakshmana. And they with glad hearts variously conversed with each
other, "When shall we see the mighty armed Rama sable like unto a cloud,
of steady strength, firm in vows, the remover of the world's grief? As
soon as we shall see him, Raghava will remove our sorrow; even as the
Sun arising dispells the darkness of the entire world." Thus cheerfully
carrying on an auspicious talk, the citizens embracing each other went
a!ong. And all others, and the foremost merchants as well as all the
principal classes, joyfully went in quest of Rama. And a number of
gem-cutters, and goodly potters, weavers, and armourers, and
peacock-dancers, sawers, and perforators of gems, glass-makers, and
workers in ivory, cooks, incense-sellers, well-known goldsmiths, and
wool-manufacturers, bathers in tepid water, shampooers, physicians,
makers of _Dhupas_, and wine-sellers, washermen, and tailors, and actors
in numbers with females, and Kaivartas, and persons versed in Vedas
having their minds in control, and Brahmanas of reputed character, and
persons well dressed and attired in pure habits, with their bodies
daubed with coppery unguents, by thousands followed Bharata on carts.
All these gradually followed Bharata by means of excellent vehicles. And
the army delighted and in high spirits went in the wake of Kaikeyi's son
attached unto his brother, going to bring back his brother. Going far by
means of cars, vehicles, elephants, and horses, they arrived at the
Ganga near Sringaverapura, where was peacefully staying that friend of
Rama, the heroic Guha, surrounded by his relatives, ruling the realm.
Having come to the banks of the Ganga graced with Chakravakas, the army
which was following Bharata halted. Seeing the army inactive as well as
the Ganga, of sacred waters, Bharata versed in speech spoke unto the
courtiers, "Do you communicating unto all our intentions, encamp the
army. Having been fatigued, we shall cross the ocean-going Ganga, on the
morrow. Having crossed the stream, I am anxious to offer its water unto
the monarch, who has gone to heaven, in behalf of his spiritual body."
When he had said this, the courtiers with collected minds saying, "Be it
so," disposed their forces, each according to his wish. Having on the
mighty stream, Ganga, quartered his forces furnished with all appliances
for the journey, Bharata remained there, revolving the means of making
the high-souled Rama turn back.
SECTION LXXXIV.
Seeing the forces with banners flying quartered on the banks of the
river Ganga, and engaged in various occupations, the lord of the
Nishadas, Guha, said unto his relatives ranged around, "This mighty host
here appeareth like an ocean. I do not find its end even by thinking of
it in my mind. Surely the foolish Bharata hath come hither himself: on
his car appears the huge Kovidara, banner. Belike, he will either bind
us by nooses or slay us and next Dacaratha's son Rama banished from the
kingdom by his sire. Desirous of taking complete possession of the rare
regal fortune of that sovereign (Rama), Kaikeyi's son, Bharata, comes to
destroy him. Rama the son of Dacaratha is both my maintainer and friend.
Do ye in his interests, donning on your mail, wait on the banks of the
river. And stationed on the river Ganga, let my powerful retainers
subsisting on fruits and roots and meat, be prepared for opposing
Bharata's passage over the river. And let hundreds upon hundreds of
Kaivarta youths accoutred in mail remain in each of five hundred
barks."--Guha issued this order. "But if Bharata be well disposed
towards Rama, this host shall today safely cross the Ganga." Having said
this, the lord of the Nishadas, Guha, taking a present of flesh, fish
and honey, went out for interviewing Bharata. Seeing Guha approaching,
the powerful son of the charioteer knowing season, humbly informed
Bharata of it, saying, "This lord (that approaches) surrounded by his
relatives, is very potent in Dandaka and is an old friend of your
brother. Therefore let Guha, the lord of the Nishidas, see you, O
Kakutstha. He indubitably knows where Rama and Lakshmana are." Hearing
these wise words of Sumantra, Bharata at once said,--"Let Guha see me."
Receiving permission, Guha, right glad, appeared before Bharata, bending
low, and said, "This place is thy home. But thou hast stolen a march
over us. We dedicate all this unto thee. Do thou reside in the abode of
thy servant. Here are fruits and roots gathered by the Nishadas and meat
dry and moist and various other produces of the forest. I pray that
entertained in various ways and heartily partaking of meats and drinks,
this army may spend the night here. Tomorrow morning, thou wilt go along
with thy forces."
SECTION LXXXV.
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